If your neck gets sore behind the wheel, or you just like to catch some ZZZs when you’re in the passenger seat, you may want to consider a travel pillow for more cushion and support. They’re actually relatively easy to make, even if you don’t have a sewing machine or a lot of sewing experience. These pillows by Vikalpah on Instructables are so simple, you can hand-sew them together or even just use fabric glue. Here’s how to make your own, step-by-step.

Step 2: Create your pattern.

Vikalpah used 9″X12″ paper to make this template, but you can also tape two A4 sheets if you don’t have a 9″X12″ sheet.

Using a ruler and light pencil, divide the paper into one inch squares. Then, draw the outer curve of the pillow from the third square (counting right to left horizontally) down and around to the inner curve. Your line should end up near the fourth square from the top (as pictured above). Maintain the four inches width throughout the pattern to draw the half pillow shape. Once you’re content with your shape, cut it out using scissors.

You can attach the two pieces of fabric together by hand sewing them (by making back stitches all around), or by using fabric glue. Stitch along the edges with 1/4″ seam allowance, leaving about a 4″ gap on the top. Make small slits on the seam allowance, as pictured above (be careful to not cut through the seam).

Step 6: Stuff it, and close the gap.

To finish, stuff your pillow through the gap. Try working with only a little stuffing at a time to make it easier on yourself. Pack it in as tightly as possible, making sure that you’ve filled each corner to its fullest.

Or if you’re using glue, rather than sewing – use glue to close up the gap, and use pins to hold it together until it completely dries.

And voilà! Your travel pillow is now complete, and your comfortable neck will thank you the next time you’re traveling. To change it up, you can use fabrics with quirky patterns, different types of material from fleece to cotton, or you can even use two different patterns sewed together as one pillow. It can be totally customized to how you like it, and the options are virtually endless.